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Jack-in-the-pulpit poisoning 02/17/2009
Arisaema triphyllum poisoning; Bog onion poisoning; Brown dragon poisoning; Indian turnip poisoning; Wake robin poisoning; Wild turnip poisoning Poisonous Ingredient: Calcium oxalate Where Found: Jack-in-the-pulpit plants are found in North America in wetlands and moist, wooded areas.

Jaundice - yellow skin 05/08/2008
Yellow skin and eyes; Skin - yellow; Icterus; Eyes - yellow; Jaundice Considerations: If you’ve ever had a bruise, you may have noticed that the skin went through a series of color changes as it healed. When you saw yellow in the bruise, you were seeing bilirubin. Normally, about 1% of our red blood cells retire every day, to be replaced by fresh red blood cells.

Jaundice-associated conditions 04/23/2009
Conditions associated with jaundice Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Jaundice is a sign of liver, gallbladder, or certain blood disorders. The skin and the eyes become yellow due to the buildup of bilirubin in the skin and "white" of the eye (sclera). Conditions associated with jaundice include: Hepatitis: Autoimmune hepatitis Hepatitis due to the effects of drugs ( drug-induced hepatitis ) Jaundice caused by reduced oxygen or blood flow to the liver ( ischemic hepatitis ) Viral hepatitis ( hepatitis A , hepatitis B , hepatitis C , hepatitis D , and hepatitis E) Gallbladder and bile duct disorders: Biliary atresia Blockage of the bile ducts (by infection, tumor , biliary stricture or gallstones ) Gallbladder and bile duct cancers Primary biliary cirrhosis Liver disorders: Bile pools in the liver because of the effects of drugs (drug-induced cholestasis ) Cirrhosis Congenital disorders of bilirubin metabolism Dubin-Johnson syndrome Gilbert disease Other causes: Bile pools in the liver during pregnancy (intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) Newborn jaundice Pancreatic carcinoma Symptoms: Dark urine Pale or clay-colored stools Yellow in the white part of the eyes (sclera) Yellow skin Other symptoms depend on the specific disorder: Cancers may produce no symptoms, or there may be fatigue, weight loss, or other symptoms Hepatitis may produce nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or other symptoms Signs and tests: Physical examination will show: Jaundice Liver swelling (possibly) Specific tests vary, but will include blood liver function tests to determine how well the liver is working.

Jaundiced Newborn 05/08/2009

Jaw - broken or dislocated 05/15/2008
Dislocated jaw; Fractured jaw; Broken jaw Considerations: A broken or dislocated jaw usually heals completely after treatment. However, the jaw may become dislocated again in the future. Complications may include: Airway blockage Bleeding Breathing blood or food into the lungs Difficulty eating (temporary) Difficulty talking (temporary) Infection of the jaw or face Jaw joint ( TMJ ) pain and other problems Problems aligning the teeth Causes: The most common cause of a broken or dislocated jaw is injury to the face.

Jaw pain and heart attacks 09/03/2008
Question: Can pain in the jaw or teeth be an indication of a heart attack ? Answer: Sometimes. Heart pain can radiate to the jaw and teeth. It is more common for heart-related discomfort to affect the lower jaw than the upper jaw. It cannot be emphasized enough that a heart attack can have symptoms other than chest pain and these symptoms should be checked immediately. Pain in the upper teeth also can indicate other conditions, such as a sinus infection .

Jellyfish stings 02/17/2009
Jellyfish are sea creatures that have a nearly see-through (transparent) body with long finger-like structures called tentacles. Stinging cells inside the tentacles can hurt you if you come in contact with them. Some stings can cause serious harm. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Jerusalem cherry poisoning 02/17/2009
Christmas cherry poisoning; Winter cherry poisoning; Ground cherry poisoning Poisonous Ingredient: Solanocapsine Where Found: The poison is found throughout the Jerusalem cherry plant, but especially in the unripened fruit and leaves.

Jet lag prevention 10/31/2007
Here are some tips to help prevent jet lag: Maintain a sensible bedtime schedule before your trip. Don't avoid sleeping in order to make yourself tired. Consider going to bed earlier for a couple of nights before leaving if you are traveling east. Go to bed later for a couple of nights if you are traveling west.

Jewelry cleaners 02/15/2009
This article discusses the harmful effects that can occur from swallowing jewelry cleaner or breathing in its fumes. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Ammonia Corrosive alkali Detergent Soap Where Found: Jewelry cleaners and polishes are sold under various brand names.

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